A novel predictor of mortality for penetrating brain injury in paediatric patients
In paediatric patients with PBI, having ≥2 intracranial FBs was associated with increased mortality. Therefore, FB count may be a novel and accessible prognostic factor. Further research is required to validate these findings and support their integration into clinical decision-making.
Authors
- Ahmet Çağdaş Acara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6708-7946)
- Kürşat Kaan Kerimoğlu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7519-5546)
- Mustafa Bolatkale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7566-3779)
- Yahya Efe Güner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9660-5941)
Institutions
- Izmir University (TR)
- Ankara University (TR)
- State Hospital (GB)
- Izmir Bozyaka Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
- Published
- 2025-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.41.12.12172
- Primary Topic
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00